El Jardin Azuayo

266 Suydam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

El Jardin Azuayo has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Jul 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to two.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up one time.

El Jardin Azuayo scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
74
May 6, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Jardin Azuayo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Jardin Azuayo on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Jardin Azuayo?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at El Jardin Azuayo.

How does El Jardin Azuayo compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Jardin Azuayo most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Jardin Azuayo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Jardin Azuayo have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Jardin Azuayo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.